Budapest Showcase Hub

Jules War

Jules War, aka Eszter Lovasi's formation appeared in mid-November 2024 with a special atmosphere music project, after a few songs that have been released until then, with the wonderful debut LP, “The Greatest Climber on Earth”, on which the band worked for more than 4 years. The album was created with the help of several contributors, and by the end of 2024 it was so complete that it felt to her ready to present it to the public, first on digital platforms and then live from 2025 onwards.

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Nagy Emma Quintet

The Artisjus Award-winning Nagy Emma Quintet represents a new generation of modern, contemporary jazz. Now celebrating its sixth anniversary, the band has come a long way in a short time. In addition to numerous concerts in Hungary, they have performed at competitions and festivals in Italy, Poland, Spain, and Slovakia.

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Alonette

Alonette charms with tenderness, letting her confessional songs and odes to day-to-day existentialism flow out of her with an ease akin to a child’s fantasy play. The alter ego of the Estonian singer Anett Tamm, Alonette stirs up heartfelt folk-pop with a nostalgic nod to the 70s. Nevertheless, her music doesn’t shy away from modern experimentation, creating songs full of unexpected twists, turns and bittersweet sentimentality. With bold melodies and vibrant arrangements, Alonette effortlessly walks the line between simplicity and intricacy. Her band, a lineup of some of Estonia’s most sought after instrumentalists, enriches and completes Alonette’s whimsical ambience.

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MRFY

MRFY are an indie rock/pop phenomenon from Slovenia, which in 2018 band released their debut album “Story” with the hit song “Umru zate”, with sold out concert @ Kino Siska in Ljubljana. In the spring of 2021, the extremely popular single Zaljubila hit the radio waves.

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Sunnbrella

sunnbrella is the project of Prague-born, London-based musician and producer David Zbirka. Shaped by a musical upbringing, Zbirka found early inspiration in his father's expansive record collection before discovering the emotive pull of emo, shoegaze and alternative rock—later expanded by the eclectic influences of internet-era subcultures. This foundation informs sunnbrella's sound: a genre-blurring mix of hazy guitars, club rhythms, and introspective lyricism.

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Makrohang

makrohang is a music trio from Budapest, Hungary and consists of Gergely Nagy on guitar, Marcell Gyányi on bass, and Tamás Czirják on drums. After their 2014 formation they had 2 years of quick success in Hungary and also internationally before their sudden break up. In 2024 the group returned to play concerts in Hungary and in 2025 they are re-launching their international shows starting on Eurosonic NL and Ment Ljubljana before the release of their first LP in March.

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swim swim naked

Swim Swim Naked are a Budapest-based electronic-pop duo from Hungary, founded in 2024 by singer Krisztina Nagy and producer Dani Makkay, who take the stage in bold jumpsuits and surround themselves with a tangle of colorful cables. Their project blends melodic pop elements with electronic music, featuring experimental rhythms and a unique mix of unusual sounds, such as splashing water.

October 30, 2025

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Ida The Young

Ida The Young is a indie folk/alt rock band from Czech Republic. They formed when London based singer Iris Hobson-Mazur moved to Pilsen and met guitarist Marek Koliha. Including the founding duo the band now consist of Filip Simon (drums), Pavel Kielberger (bass,guitar,synths) and Jakub Richtárech (keys). They are not afraid of experimenting with different textures and genres, which you can hear on their, indie-folk influenced, debut EP Strange Shaped Flowers (2023), and also on their newest, more electronica based, second EP Silver Thing (2024, released by Korobushka Records).

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LVA

Preslava Krasteva, aka “LVA”, is a Bulgarian independent electronic music artist, singer-songwriter, music producer and media composer. Her sound is a distinctive fusion of Dark Pop, Electronica, Cinematic, Neo-Soul, and Avant-Pop influences. LVA's music is defined by immersive soundscapes, dark drones, glitch-inspired textures, powerful belting vocals and the incorporation of traditional Bulgarian chants. This blend of warm, deep tones and multi-tracked vocal arrangements creates a complex and mysterious atmosphere that sets her apart.

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Auf Wiedersehen

Auf Wiedersehen is a Belgrade electro rock'n'roll, rave'n'roll or electro-no-wave-disco punk band created in 2010. under the influence of various genres. A minimalistic approach to music, repetitive electronic psychedelic riffs, the energy of rock'n'roll and blues give their music a dance character with a dark undertone. Regardless of your musical taste you will end up on the dance floor!

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Akvárium Klub - Nagyhall

KiKi

KiKi is one of the most distinctive singer-songwriters on the Slovenian music scene. Radio Študent dubbed her a “witch of intimate storytelling,” describing her sound as “magical folk-pop.”

Arika Adams

Arika Adams is an independent artist known for her honest and bold approach to music. Using writing and performing as a way to process her emotions, she creates a safe space for her audience by showcasing vulnerability and inviting openness. With a unique vocal style that transforms her voice into an instrument of raw emotion, her genuine lyrics and personal storytelling resonate deeply with listeners.

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Silvana Estrada

Silvana Estrada's upcoming sophomore album Vendrán Suaves Lluvias (Glassnote Records) took root from a life-changing period of self-discovery, tragedy, and eventual transcendence for the globally beloved singer/songwriter. Following the release of her 2022 debut studio LP Marchita, the Mexico City-based multi-instrumentalist took off on a stratospheric rise that included winning a Latin Grammy for Best New Artist, headlining tours around the world, and earning massive acclaim from major outlets like The New York Times, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone (who hailed her as "an artist of the past, the present, and the future"). But as she set to work on her next full-length, the Veracruz native found herself thwarted by a series of false starts and devastating personal upheaval. After taking time to heal and recalibrate, Estrada decided to produce the album on her own—a daunting but wildly gratifying leap that ultimately brought even greater depth and color to her resplendent form of indie-folk.

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Zlypni

We are ZLYPNI, a music band from Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. ZLYPNI emerged from the fusion of unique musical energies of three friends. Our name – which loosely translates to “the ones who’ve stuck together” – reflects the organic bond and spontaneous chemistry we share on and off stage. For the past three years, we’ve been exploring the limitless possibilities of sound through collective improvisation and freedom from genre boundaries. Still, our sonic inspirations are rooted in indie, krautrock, grunge, proto-punk, art rock, and a hint of ethno.

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Kosmonauci

Kosmonauci - a boysband with a jazz background that draws on hip-hop, drum & bass and improvisation in its musical language. The instrumentation, which includes saxophone, bass, vibraphone and drums, creates the group's unique style, balancing between emotional melodies and polyrhythmic structures.

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Akvárium Klub - NagyHall

Deva

Дeva is a solo project created by Budapest-based musician Dorina Takács. She writes, produces, sings, and even designs her own artwork. Her music blends atmospheric, smooth sounds with pulsating bass and polyphonic mantras, drawing inspiration from magical Hungarian folk traditions. In 2022, Дeva performed at the Eurosonic Festival, and her live show was also broadcast by ARTE. She was awarded the Music Moves Europe Award and named Best Female Singer by Radio Petőfi. Her debut album Csillag was released in 2022. Earlier this year she dropped out her second album, Avar, via Move Gently Records.

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YUVI

YUVI is one of the most prominent figures in the new wave of music that overcomes the careless Ukrainization of post-Soviet trends. The artist's music combines unconventional pop vocals, sensual lyrics, and viscous backing electronics. YUVI is neither underground nor mainstream, but rather a bridge of understanding between them.

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VIDAL

VIDAL is a post-punk-rooted act from Budapest, Hungary, blending a distinctive sonic identity with the spirit of ’70s and ’80s British music. The lyrics — sung in Hungarian — aim for raw, cliché-free self-expression, exploring personal struggles within a societal context, tackling taboo subjects, and offering satirical takes on everyday life.

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Sw@da x Niczos

Sw@da x Niczos is an absolutely unique musical project initiated by Sw@da – a Polish/Colombian producer from the Eastern Polish borderline and Niczos – an exceptionally talented female singer and rapper from Podlachia (Podlasie) fully involved in the creation of their club arrangements and enriching them with the regional, native open voice singing and rapping in Podlachian and Belarusian. The duo often refers to the deep magic of their own place of origin but at the same time does not avoid combining traditional musical elements with those of baile funk, afrobeat, jersey club and even reaching for distorted samples associated with phonk music. For their debut album, #INDAWOODS, they were nominated for the Fryderyk Award, redefining the borderlands and paving the way for a new genre they call Podlasie Bounce. Their musical journey permeates their lives on countless levels and has resulted (among other things) in a number of viral TikToks and concerts for a wide Polish/Belarusian audience. They also secured second place in the Polish national selection for Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Sw@da's musical projects were featured on BBC radio and he was also counted among the 10 most interesting producers by the service WorldMusic.net.

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Cabrio Cat

Cabrio Cat doesn’t walk a beaten path — they pave their own. Since 2020, the band has been experimenting with all kinds of musical directions, and by now, they blend styles like a well-crafted mixtape: electronic foundations, live instrumentation, vocals and rap — all in the same space, at the same time. The result: a fresh, distinctive sound that stands out from the crowd — exactly as it should.

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Jakuzi

Jakuzi is an Istanbul-based synth-pop band known for blending darkwave, post-punk, and new wave influences with Turkish lyrics. Founded in 2015 by Kutay Soyocak , the band quickly gained aKenLon with their debut album, Fantezi Müzik (2017), which was later re-released by Berlin-based label City Slang. Their melancholic yet danceable sound, inspired by artists like John Maus, The Human League, and Depeche Mode, has resonated with audiences both in Turkey and internationally.

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Kadjavsi

Kadjavsi started in 2017, as a project that mainly focused on improvised ambiental piano soundscapes, recorded by Bucharest-based musician Nikita Dembinski. Some of these albums, such as “Breaks That Friend Your Heart” or “A Bounding Situation”, were released in cassette form, through independent local label Beach Buddies Records. Dembinski then later went further into producing and released his first single in 2021 called “Each Day”, where he debuts as a lyricist and vocalist too, shifting the style of the project by making his first alternative pop song.

October 31, 2025

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Turbina - Bistro

Alek Bošković (DJ set)

Alek Bošković was shaped by jazz, grew up with pop, got carried away by techno and ultimately found his sound in house, acid and dark disco. His selections are built around tracks he himself wants to hear on the dance floor, uplifting, vocal-driven sets that balance fresh discoveries with timeless classics. His professional path may be rooted in A&R, marketing, and artist development, but Alek's long-standing connection to the nightlife and event organization made stepping into the DJ booth a natural occurrence.

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NFNR

NFNR is a visionary Ukrainian electronic artist from Kyiv, renowned for crafting evocative, dreamlike soundscapes that transcend genre boundaries. Her music blends atmospheric IDM and melodic techno with cinematic soundscapes and ambient textures, creating a signature sound that is both delicate and powerful. Weaving rich, saturated tones, NFNR explores themes of vulnerability and inner resilience. Performing since 2014, NFNR has been featured at showcases such as ESNS, Tallinn Music Week, SHARPE, Focus Wales and What’s Next In Music 2024, festivals Skaņu Mežs, Ars Electronica, UpToDate festival etc. Her recent EPs Dreams and Fragility delve into the delicate balance of human existence.

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IDEM

IDEM is the solo project of Antun Aleksa, trombonist of the bands Porto Morto and JeboTon Ensambl and guitarist and singer of the band Trophy Jump. In a completely new expression, Antun touches on all the topics that are important to him with a bitter-sweet note through songs that are intended to be hits primarily for the author himself, and then potentially for a wider audience. With its 10 released singles and two albums “poyy” and “CIAO” in just over two years of existence, this project has attracted great favor from the audience and critics. This is best evidenced by numerous successful performances in clubs and festivals throughout the region, a two-day sold-out concert promotion of the album “CIAO” in the Zagreb clubs Tvornica Kulture and Boogaloo and winning the Porin for New Artist of the Year and six Rock&Off awards.

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Consule

consule crafts emotive, cinematic compositions that blend indie electronica and post-rock with warm ambient textures, evoking a sense of nostalgia and hope. His sound invites listeners into reflective spaces, often inspired by everyday moments and the quiet uncertainties of the near future.

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Sundrinker

A musical group from Prague. Their debut album “Vypij Slunce” (Ivja a nap, Drink the Sun) is a collage of moods and sounds that seem far apart but work together to create an unforgettable listen. Starting off in 2018 as a 70s style Prog rock group they managed to transform their sound with more modern influences such as Midwest emo and Shoegaze. Their performances captivate audiences with gripping atmosphere and dynamic songwriting.

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Kyla Vėjas!

Formed in 2023, Kyla Vėjas! quickly became an exciting discovery for those drawn to pulsing synthesizers and deep bass guitar sounds. In just a few years, the duo has made a name for themselves in Lithuania’s alternative music scene and beyond. Their hit single Išsekęs has amassed nearly 200,000 streams on Spotify, they’ve played their first solo concerts, supported UK post-punk duo The KVB, and performed at Juodas Vilnius, Lithuania’s largest alternative music festival.

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Tribes of the City

Tribes of the City are known for their powerfully dense live sound, their hypnotic guitars and the singer's mesmerizing vocals.The layers of melodies and noise textures create almost tangible solid sonic forms.

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Ancestral Vision

Ancestral Vision is a Prague-based producer, sound artist, DJ and co-founder of Unizone label. His productions are full of experimental sound design that fills the gaps between earworm-ish melodies and contemporary club echoes. Guided by a deep sense of “textural sensitivity,” Ancestral Vision crafts compositions that feel at once epic and intimate—sonic snapshots from his ongoing explorations in sound and spontaneous studio sessions.

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